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I like Russ Ohlendorf as a pitcher, but am curious to see what will happen once he retires. Considering he is the brains of the team with his education, I wonder if he will continue his baseball career in the front office.
On a separate note, I don’t think Luebke will make the Pirates team…..yet. It’s a roster crunch of who you want to put on waivers and risk losing (Floriman). However, if he sticks in there, I think he will be back in the majors. Here is the other issue, the Pirates currently have 6 starters at triple-A, which is looking like a six man rotation as opposed to one guy being forced in the bullpen. The reasoning for this is that they want to limit the amount of innings for certain players for the year. Once June rolls around, I can see the Pirates bringing up one or two starters (not Luebke) leaving a 5-man rotation. Only then, Luebke slips into a starter role at AAA, but eventually gets called up in a bullpen role. I see the Richards situation of last year reoccurring and don’t think Luebke will be happy with that. Especially, since there is already interest of him starting at the MLB level for another team. If you don’t use it, you lose it.
DontPush
Really rooting for Luebke. Once looked like he was going to be a good one…
Robertowannabe
Imagine that, Talking about the Pirates and too many players for spots. Been a long time for this conversation. Been more like who the @#$%@# are these guys (a la Major League) and wondering how many or even if 1 might stick to the wall if thrown at it. They actually have talent in the minors that they have to actually worry about blocking…Scary…… Finally !!! 🙂
lwashisaliveandwell
I’m right there with ya that kid looked incredible in San Diego for a minute. To see him find his way back and contribute would be a great story. If the last several seasons is any indicator he is in the right place to do it being with the Pirates. Just seems like they are one of those teams like the Rays/Royals who get a little extra out of players who become second priority or after thoughts to many organizations.
mbgutt
They should ditch Locke! And use the quality arm!
stymeedone
With both Alex Wilson, and Blaine Hardy looking to start the year on the DL for the Tigers, both Lubke, and Ohlendorf would should be of interest to the them. Lubke, in particular, because he throws harder than Hardy.
YourDaddy
Luebke never threw 94 before the TJ surgeries, so that is awesome news for him. I don’t understand why the Padres didn’t offer him a minor league deal. They have millions invested in him including the buyout of his contract for this year and a minor league deal has no risk and tons of upside.
Really rooting for him. Great kid. Was looking like he was going to be a great pitcher.
jleve618
Hope Giles does well, was one of 2 phillies players to watch last year.